Theory
What is the security dilemma
When one country escalates their own defense, it causes insecurity in another country, and thus a chain reaction of bolstering defense.
What is Palantir
An AI and analytics company that creates frameworks for companies and states alike to help organize software.
When were they founded
17th century
What country does Wagner belong?
Russia
Do you think members PMC’s are private citizens or members of the military?
Open ended
Define Neoliberal Globalization
Integration of world economics through deregulation, and free market competition.
Who is Palantir‘s CEO
Peter Thiel
What was the first area of India they took over
Bengal
Who is the most recent figurehead of Wagner?
Yevgeny Prigozhin
What PMC has the most impact on our daily lives?
Open ended
Define Leviathan in today’s day and age
An entity that dominates society and sovereignty regardless of statehood.
Name one of the facets of government associated with Palantir
USDA, DOJ, DHS, TREAS
What caused the fall of the East india company
1859 indian revolt, rise of professional armies and state power
Where was Wagner operating in 2013
Syria
Will governments be able to dominate world politics, or will PMC’s dominate?
Open ended we choose winner